Athenais - William Stigand - Bog

Athenais: Or The First Crusade is a historical novel written by William Stigand and published in 1866. The story is set during the First Crusade and follows the journey of Athenais, a young woman from Byzantium who joins the crusade in search of her lover, who has been taken captive by the Turks. As Athenais travels through Europe and the Middle East, she encounters various challenges and dangers, including battles, sieges, and betrayals. Along the way, she forms alliances with other crusaders, including the famous Norman knight, Robert Guiscard, and the Byzantine general, Alexios Komnenos. The novel provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of the political and social landscape of the time, including the tensions between the Christian and Muslim worlds, the power struggles within the Byzantine Empire, and the complex relationships between the different factions of the crusade. Athenais: Or The First Crusade is both a thrilling adventure story and a compelling historical novel, offering readers a glimpse into the tumultuous events of the First Crusade through the eyes of a courageous and determined protagonist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.